The Life and Death of the Canadian Penny
In 1497, only 5 years after Christopher Columbus’s first voyage, Genoese John Cabot discovered Newfoundland making Newfoundland the first...
Large Cents
People collect Large Cents in all sorts of ways. Some collect by date, some by variety, some by die state, and many, many collect only...
Redfield Dollars
LaVere Redfield was born into poverty in Ogden, Utah on October 29, 1897. It’s ironic – Ogden, is the western headquarters for the IRS,...
My Visit to Colorado Springs
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) holds its annual Summer Seminar the last two weeks of June. Coin collectors from around the...
U.S. Proof and Mint Sets
The United States Mint <https://www.usmint.gov> produces these collector sets annually. There are important differences between the...
US 5 Cent Coin - Half Dime or Nickel
Half-Dime 1794-1873: George Washington donated a silver tea service to mint them. 1500 pieces were minted. In 1800 “Liberty” was...
